Would You Get An Insane Tattoo That 'Plays' Sound?

OK, these tattoos might look cool but can they play music, hmm? Photo: Stocksy

Insane soundwave tattoos that let you inscribe a loved one’s voice or your favourite noises onto your body are here. A California tattoo parlour says its inked squiggles can be transformed into sound using a smartphone app they are planning to launch next month.

So does that mean you can make that ancient Celtic symbol for female empowerment you got on your hip at schoolies can be made to sing?

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GEELONG nana Hannie Hoekstra has ticked the number one item off her bucket list — her first tattoo.

Soundwave Tattoos claims to be able to tattoo up to a minute of audio on your body. They say that all you need to do is hold a camera phone to the finished inking and you'll hear it play. Inventor Nate Siggard revealed that he already has a recording of his child's infectious laughter on his leg. Another recent YouTube clip published by the company shows tattoo artist, Juliana, got her dog Baci's bark on her arm.

Soundwave tattoos in action. Photo: Supplied

Some have claimed that the concept is a hoax, but Soundwave Tattoos has claimed the new technology is completely legitimate.

The website states: "We invented a way to play soundwave tattoos on your phone or tablet. Record a message from a loved one. Wear your lyrics. With our unique patent pending technology, turn up to 1:00 minute of sound into a tattoo you can listen to with your mobile device."

For now, it claims to be taking appointments in its Californian parlour.

But Soundwave Tattoos said it has already received applications from hundreds of artists in 15 different countries who want to train to use the technology.

This story originally appeared on thesun.co.uk and is republished here with permission.